Every year, on July 30th, the United Nations observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about the alarming developments and trends in human trafficking. Join us in spreading the word by downloading our social media pack! Together, let’s work towards a world where no one is left behind

ECPAT-USA will now be known as PACT, or Protect All Children from Trafficking. Alongside this new name, PACT unveils a vibrant and refreshed look that reflects our unwavering commitment to ending these heinous crimes against childhood. Discover PACT’s new look-and-feel by watching our short animated video!

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you who joined us on June 13, 2023, for the PACT annual Freedom Awards. Your unwavering commitment and dedication to our Pact in preventing child sexual exploitation and trafficking are truly inspiring.

For 30 years, ECPAT-USA has been at the forefront of the fight against child sexual abuse and exploitation. To that end, the organization has been contributing to a new piece of legislation, the "Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment" (STOP CSAM) Act of 2023”, which aims to strengthen the protection of child victims of sexual abuse and imposes greater accountability and transparency requirements on large technology companies.

Bobbie Rubin is celebrated as a primary initiator of the movement to protect children from sexual exploitation in the United States. A longtime activist in Presbyterian Women USA and in Girl Scouts USA, she became an early supporter of ECPAT-USA, playing a crucial role in the organization’s development.

James Dold is the Founder & CEO of Human Rights for Kids (HRFK) a D.C.-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the human rights of children in the United States. A central focus of HRFK’s work is advocating in state legislatures and courts for comprehensive justice reform for children consistent with the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Councilwoman Mariann Billie made history when she became the first female Council Representative for the Big Cypress Indian reservation. She is a member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and a proud mother of two children.

Osceola was elected Chairman of the Seminole Tribe in 2016 and re-elected to a full four-year term in May of 2019. He is the seventh elected Chairman since the Tribe adopted its constitution in 1957.

ECPAT-USA commends Congress and President Biden for passing and signing into law the reauthorization of The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). TVPA funds critical programs that support survivors of human trafficking and provides the legal framework for the U.S. to combat, monitor, and prosecute human trafficking.